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Vegan Apple Crisp

This Vegan Apple Crisp combines tender caramelized apples with a buttery oat topping. The perfect fall dessert! Serve with ice cream and enjoy the flavors of the season.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Iosune

Ingredients

For the apple filling:

  • 2 pounds Granny Smith apples about 6-7 cups, peeled, cored, and cubed, other varieties can be used
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the topping:

  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup vegan butter cold and cubed
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
    Greased baking dish.
  • Mix all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl (apples, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt). Transfer to the baking dish.
    Bowl with apple filling.
  • In another bowl, combine all the topping ingredients except the vegan butter (oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon).
    Bowl of dry topping ingredients.
  • Cut in the vegan butter using a pastry cutter or a fork into the oat mixture until well combined.
    Bowl with vegan apple crisp topping.
  • Sprinkle over the filling and bake for about 45 minutes or until the filling is bubbly, the apples are tender, and the topping is golden brown.
    Baking dish with vegan apple crisp before baking.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
    Baking dish with vegan apple crisp after baking.

Notes

  • Choose Firm Apples: Like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji. They hold their shape and won't get mushy when baked.
  • Cold Butter Trick: Use very cold butter and a pastry cutter or fork to mix it into the oats for a crumbly texture and to prevent melting.
  • Peel the Apples: Remove skins for better texture. Use chunks, not slices, to avoid uneven baking and mushiness.
  • Serve Warm: For the best flavor and crisp topping, serve warm. Leftovers keep for 5 days, though the topping may soften.
  • Baking Dish Choice: Choose glass or ceramic for even baking and consistent texture in your crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg